FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice At Local Stores 

Release Date: November 6, 2008
Release Number: 1791-232

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at five local home improvement centers to answer questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage.

They will explain flood- and wind-resistant building techniques, and will offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications also will be available.

Galveston County

The Home Depot
507 FM 2094
Clearlake Shores, TX 77565

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday,
Nov. 11-16

McCoy's Building Supply
7500 Broadway St.
Galveston, TX 77554

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday,
Nov. 11-16

Harris County

The Home Depot
13400 Market Street Rd.
Houston, TX 77015

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday,
Nov. 11-16

The Home Depot
10707 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77037

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday,
Nov. 11-16

Jefferson County

Lowe's
8383 Memorial Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX  77627

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Saturday,
Nov. 10-15

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Last Modified: Friday, 07-Nov-2008 09:39:07